VA HIC EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
The MINIMUM length drywall screw for installing 1/2 gypsum board to wood studs is? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1 1/4
What type of paint will not chalk when applied to exterior walls? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAcrylic
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS5,400 pounds
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials? - CORRECT-ANSWERS25
The escape device for a trench over 4 ft deep must be within a maximum of worker? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS25 ft
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail? - CORRECT-ANSWERS34 inches
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement must be placed from the top of a
masonry partition wall? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo more than 16 inches on center
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS30 inches
The standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet - CORRECT-
ANSWERS2 or 3 time the slab thickness in inches
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 inch
, What direction does heat flow? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHot to cold
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor space and
each corner of the building? - CORRECT-ANSWERS3 feet
Notches may NOT be located in the _____ of a joist span? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMiddle 1/3
For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units
and reinforcements? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/4 inch
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1/4 inch
Notches shall not exceed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/6 the depth of the member
Notches shall not be longer than? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/3 depth of the member
Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed ? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/4 the depth of
the member
What is the MINIMUM square footage of a net in a clear opening area for an egress window in
a second floor sleeping area? - CORRECT-ANSWERS5.70 square feet
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side
jambs? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDouble hung windows
What is used to make oil based paint thinner? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMineral spirits
Damp proofing on below grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of the
footing to? - CORRECT-ANSWERS6 inches above the finished grade
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
The MINIMUM length drywall screw for installing 1/2 gypsum board to wood studs is? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1 1/4
What type of paint will not chalk when applied to exterior walls? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAcrylic
What is the MINIMUM breaking strength required of safety belt lanyards? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS5,400 pounds
What is the MAXIMUM flame spread index for insulation materials? - CORRECT-ANSWERS25
The escape device for a trench over 4 ft deep must be within a maximum of worker? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS25 ft
What is the MINIMUM height for a stairway handrail? - CORRECT-ANSWERS34 inches
What is the MAXIMUM distance horizontal reinforcement must be placed from the top of a
masonry partition wall? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNo more than 16 inches on center
A third stairway stringer should be used when the stair width exceeds? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS30 inches
The standard guideline for spacing contraction joints is to space them in feet - CORRECT-
ANSWERS2 or 3 time the slab thickness in inches
What is the MINIMUM lap of riveted horizontal lap siding? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1 inch
, What direction does heat flow? - CORRECT-ANSWERSHot to cold
What is the MAXIMUM distance between a ventilating opening in an under-floor space and
each corner of the building? - CORRECT-ANSWERS3 feet
Notches may NOT be located in the _____ of a joist span? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMiddle 1/3
For multiple-width masonry what is the MINIMUM thickness of grout between masonry units
and reinforcements? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/4 inch
What is the MAXIMUM dimension of the ventilation coverings for under-floor space? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1/4 inch
Notches shall not exceed? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/6 the depth of the member
Notches shall not be longer than? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/3 depth of the member
Notches at the ends of the member shall not exceed ? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1/4 the depth of
the member
What is the MINIMUM square footage of a net in a clear opening area for an egress window in
a second floor sleeping area? - CORRECT-ANSWERS5.70 square feet
Which window type consists of an upper and a lower sash that slide vertically in the side
jambs? - CORRECT-ANSWERSDouble hung windows
What is used to make oil based paint thinner? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMineral spirits
Damp proofing on below grade masonry foundation walls shall extend from the top of the
footing to? - CORRECT-ANSWERS6 inches above the finished grade
